Do you know what you’ll be doing May 29 – June 4, 2019? Well, let me make a suggestion: a game-changing, larger-than-life opportunity is just around the corner and we want you to be part of it! A legendary “vintage experience” of Provence, our annual French Flea Market tour is a special tour created from […]

We are so delighted to be unpacking and displaying all the wonderful things we shipped from France! The enameled red French kitchen set came from Luberon, in Provence. I also have 6 more pots and pans with the same checkered pattern. This zinc window surround is one of my favorite finds during our tour. It […]

Linen, it’s an amazing fabric. It is incredibly durable, with a tensile strength twice that of cotton and three times that of wool, yet it becomes softer with each wash. It is non-allergenic, anti-bacterial and doesn’t hold static; add as little as 10% flax fibers to cloth, to eliminate static. It is dirt and […]

We’ve been on our annual French Flea Market Tour soaking in the beauty and finding delightful new goodies for the store… here’s a peek at what we’ve been up to: One of many favorite buys… wonderful early 19th century chateau gates! […]

It’s that time of year again, Spring is in the air, everything is blooming and the special day to honor all the amazing women in our lives is right upon us. We hope you’ll join us Sunday… It’s become a tradition of sorts here at the Cottage to celebrate Mother’s Day with special sales […]

The premier flea market event returns for its Spring show next month, with all the familiar vendors and new and varied offerings. We’ve been bringing the best of vintage, re-purposed, “junk treasures” and everything in between all together in one fabulous venue for local shoppers, and it gets better every time! We do two shows […]

Linen has been prized and cherished for a long time because of its breathable, classic softness and durability. Because of this quality, it is well loved for warm weather garments such as suits, jackets shirts, dresses and skirts, in fact it has been a prized fabric the world over. Cultures in North Africa, Egypt, and Sudan, as well as […]

When was the last time you had the chance to savor something with centuries old history, flavor and romance? Well, if you haven’t had an experience like that, you’re in for a real treat! Once upon a time there was a gifted man who after studying law and philosophy and becoming a barrister developed an […]

The weather has been gorgeous, sunny and warm, which means it’s time to start dreaming, planning and planting! Our garden is full of all sorts of plants selected specifically for gardens in this climate, drought and deer resistant, many of them are well suited for poor soil and other growing issues local gardeners face. Annie’s […]

Antique crosses, especially those fashioned as crucifixes, are common throughout Europe, most notably in Roman Catholic countries. Whether they are made of stone, wood or metal they have a varied history, as well as special names wherever they are found. Named for their purpose, placement or their specific function, each has a history, rich and […]